Fujifilm JZ200 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm JZ200 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and D-Lux 6 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was launched 8 months prior to the D-Lux 6 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 matches up versus the D-Lux 6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 and Leica D-Lux 6. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery and Leica D-Lux 6 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ200 has got external dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Leica D-Lux 6 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Fujifilm JZ200 and Leica D-Lux 6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 and the D-Lux 6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ200 and D-Lux 6 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and D-Lux 6.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ200 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm JZ200 will render greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.